PHILOS 2Q03 Chapter Notes - Chapter Boots Case: Pharmaceutical Industry
1 Apr 2018
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Readings 18 thomas v thomas (elenaor thomas v. benjamin thomas) John thomas" will had a part that was intended for his widow (eleanor) to keep the house that he owned or 100 pounds instead: after his death, his executors (benjamin & samuel thomas, with samuel. Deceased) attempted to put his wish into affect. They proposed a written agreement with them and eleanor: the executors promised to convey the house to eleanor as long as she continued to be unmarried and provide that she kept the house in good condition. Eleanor was left possession for some time but the defendant (benjamin), after the death of samuel thompson, ejected the plaintiff from the house and now the plaintiff is suing for breaking of contract. Lord denman, c. j (chief justice judge with the highest power) his outlook: Says the case is composed of nothing but a lot of ingenuity and blindness to the actual terms of the contract.
